[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-2019-bmw-1-series-now-with-extra-ugly\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-2019-bmw-1-series-now-with-extra-ugly\/","headline":"New 2019 BMW 1 Series: Now With Extra Ugly","name":"New 2019 BMW 1 Series: Now With Extra Ugly","description":"People aren\u2019t happy with the New 1 Series, and for good reason The once-unique and distinguishable 1 Series hatchback has now evolved into a much less interesting design that is less aggressive, less exciting and no longer features rear wheel drive. In short, the general consensus is not good. To some, the changes in design may not seem very substantial, yet hordes of angry BMW enthusiasts can be found all over the internet in abundance. Have BMW taken a step […]","datePublished":"2019-06-07","dateModified":"2019-06-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/BMW-1-SERIES-1-featured.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/BMW-1-SERIES-1-featured.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-2019-bmw-1-series-now-with-extra-ugly\/","about":["BLOG","BMW","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":646,"keywords":["bmw","BMW 1 Series","BMW 2019"],"articleBody":"People aren\u2019t happy with the New 1 Series, and for good reason The once-unique and distinguishable 1 Serieshatchback has now evolved into a much less interesting design that is lessaggressive, less exciting and no longer features rear wheel drive. In short,the general consensus is not good. To some, the changes in design may not seem very substantial, yet hordes of angry BMW enthusiasts can be found all over the internet in abundance. Have BMW taken a step in the wrong direction? The strengths of the 1 Series lied in its unique traits. It didn\u2019t blend in with other hot hatches, the design was distinctive and stood out, the car was RWD and it offered a unique package that couldn\u2019t be found in other luxury hot hatches such as the Mercedes A-Class or Audi A3. Now, the new 1 Series follows the same path as its competitors. The shape of the car is now much more generic and it is now exclusively FWD, like the rest of its competitors are. It would seem that BMW has taken the 1 Series\u2019 unique selling points and thrown them out of the window, which is a shame, to say the least.The original 2004 1 Series hatchback may havelooked a bit like a shoe, but at least it stood out. In 2011 when BMW releasedtheir second generation of 1 Series hatchbacks, the design hit the nail on thehead and managed to stand out from the other hatchbacks and look stunning atthe same time. Now, this new reimagination of the 1 Serieshas made a few small changes here and there, but altogether these small thingsadd up and have resulted in what commenters are calling \u201ca mistake\u201d. Making fun of the new 1 SeriesYou don\u2019t have to look far to find some rather amusing and mean comments about BMW\u2019s freshly designed hatchback. Where do BMW get their ideas from? Perhaps they\u2019ve taken inspiration from the pigs in Angry Birds. Perhaps they\u2019ve copied their own 2 Series Active Tourer, or Ford\u2019s new Focus, or Mercedes\u2019 A-Class. It\u2019s anyone\u2019s guess at this point. When looking at the rear of the car, it\u2019s very easy to see similarities it has with the new Ford Focus. Whether that\u2019s a testament to Ford\u2019s design, or a criticism of BMW\u2019s new design, the fact is that the 1 Series used to look like no other hatchback, and now it looks like many, including its own 2 Series Active Tourer. The grilles are bigger and faker, the car’s shape has changed to become higher, less aggressive and more like a family car. The rear lights are looking gorgeous thanks to the new darker style that can also be found on the new 3 Series, however, that is one of the few redeeming qualities of the car. The interior is also a fantastic upgrade and doesn\u2019t just look flashier, techier and more modern, but there is also an increase in space thanks to the new FWD format. The car boot has also benefitted from extra space. The two screens will be running on the new BMW Operating System 7.0 which will have optional gesture control. As we know, the rear wheel drive drivetrainwill be sorely missed by enthusiasts, but at least the new 1 Series can stillbe enjoyed with a manual gearbox. For now\u2026BMW assures us that the new M135i feels justas dynamic and playful as it\u2019s predecessor, the M140i which featured a biggerengine and RWD. Even though we (and many others) think that this new 1 Series is a shell of its former self, if you still want one then you can order one right now and first customer deliveries will be made in September 2019. Do you like the look of BMW\u2019s new 1 Series, orthink that they\u2019ve let themselves down? 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